Articles by Scott McGee
ACSO launches legal association
The Association of Consumer Support Organisations has launched a new sister body, called the Consumer Legal Association.
Repair times stabilising but new manufacturers could pose new issues
While it appears the market has mostly overcome the supply chain issues of recent history, getting vehicles back on the road quickly is still a challenge, with new manufacturers causing a new issue.
Ageas and Saga go live with home insurance product
After launching motor insurance product, Ageas and Saga have gone live with a home insurance product.
Supreme Court confirms £1bn furlough win for insurers
Insurers can rejoice today (22 April) after the Supreme Court rejected the policyholder appeal surrounding furlough payments relating to Covid business interruption claims.
Insurers urged to act now to avoid spiralling property repair costs
Verisk’s head of property, Ben Blain, has urged insurers to “act early” to soften the potential blow of increasing property repair costs stemming from the Iran War.
Allianz opens broker hub at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium
Allianz has confirmed to Insurance Post the location of its next broker hub: the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
Compare the Market reports drop in period home premiums
Compare the Market has reported a 15% year-on-year drop in home insurance premiums for homes built before the First World War.
Agria in consultation with redundancies at risk
Agria Pet Insurance has confirmed to Insurance Post that it is currently in consultation around a restructure, with redundancies already affected.
Zego targets £1bn in premium as it achieves profitability
As Zego announces a new round of funding, plus a partnership with Sompo, the insurtech's CEO Sten Saar has told Insurance Post the unicorn has achieved profitability for 2025.
Saga and Ageas to launch home insurance this month
Following the launch of a motor insurance product in December, Saga and Ageas are launching a home insurance product by the end of this month.
Ageas joins Axa on Sky panel
Ageas has been revealed as the latest insurer to be on the home insurance panel for Sky Protect.
Marsh’s Lay resurfaces at Ardonagh
The Ardonagh Group has appointed former Marsh UK CEO Chris Lay as operating partner.
How temporary is the ABI’s fire safety facility?
On the second anniversary of the Association of British Insurers’ Fire Safety Reinsurance Scheme, Scott McGee examines how the facility is operating and whether it is likely to be extended beyond the five years originally set for it.
Policy Expert reports growth across the board
Policy Expert has reported steady growth across all lines of business for 2025, equating to increased overall gross written premium and profit.
Sam Thomas named Zurich’s interim CUO following Dunn exit
Zurich UK’s head of retail underwriting, Sam Thomas, has been named interim chief underwriting officer.
Mutual that asked members for bailout goes bust
The Wren Insurance Association Limited, a mutual insurer of professional indemnity insurance for architects, has announced it will conduct a solvent exit.
CMA sets out reforms for ‘outdated’ vet market
The Competition and Markets Authority today (24 March) set out its final report into the pet and vet market, with some legally binding reforms due to come in over the next couple of years.
Government’s deregulation would worsen home insurance outlook
Louise Clark, general insurance policy manager at the Association of British Insurers, has urged the government to reconsider proposals to further relax building regulations following the close of a recent consultation.
Applied CEO outlines UK exit and future growth plans
Applied Europe’s CEO Tom Needs recalls why the business pulled back from UK, is going great guns in Ireland and how RiskHandler, Ratings Hub plus AI mean it still has a bright future.
Mindset shift needed to handle complex home insurance claims
With eco-builds, smart homes, and modern construction, claims are more complex than ever, requiring insurers, contractors and clients to rethink risk and prevention, according to experts at Insurance Post’s Claims Club.
Lloyd’s confirms pulling the plug on Blueprint Two
Lloyd’s has today (19 March) confirmed it has decided to “sunset” Blueprint Two.
What do we want from the FCA’s new insurance head?
Deputy editor’s view: After months of waiting for the FCA to announce a new head of insurance, we finally have the answer. But what will be expected of Chris Knight when he takes up his position in July?
Q&A: Jordan De Saa, Acturis
Head of insurer account management for Acturis, Jordan De Saa, shares what feedback clients have been giving the tech provider, talks through his move from Movo, and explains why he thinks more high net worth products will be digitally traded moving…
Sabre ‘back in growth mode’ after GWP rollback
Sabre CEO Geoff Carter has told Insurance Post the insurer expects to make “good growth” on gross written premium and policy numbers in 2026, after reporting a 14% rollback in 2025.